Mbappe on target as Real Madrid close gap on Atletico, Jesus Navas says tearful farewell

European soccer: Barcelona extended their poor run of form and slipped off the top of LaLiga by losing 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid but coach Hansi Flick urged his side to move on and come back stronger after the winter break.

FAREWELL: Sevilla's veteran forward Jesus Navas (39) bids an emotional farewell as he ends his career at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Sunday. Pic: Angel Martinez/Getty Images

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe netted the opener and set up another goal as the hosts beat Sevilla 4-2 to move up to second place in LaLiga and close the gap on Atletico Madrid to one point going into the winter break.

Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were also on target for Real, who raced into a 3-0 lead in 34 minutes while Brahim Diaz scored after halftime. Isaac Romero and Dodi Lukebakio scored for Sevilla, who are 12th in the standings.